Michael L. Schudel

SMART WEALTH

Omaha, NE 68154

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CRD#: 5389541

Professional summary

Michael Lee Schudel, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® is a registered financial advisor currently at SMART WEALTH, LLC located in Omaha, Nebraska.

Michael is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 2008. Michael has worked at 4 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63 and Series 6 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

None

Other business activities

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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CFP^®

Certified Financial Planner

Start date: 2011

ChFC^®

Chartered Financial Consultant

CLU^®

Chartered Life Underwriter

Experience

Current

October 21, 2021 - Present

SMART WEALTH, LLC

Office #1: 13815 Fnb Parkway, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68154

RIA

CRD#: 315496

Omaha, NE

Past

August 3, 2020 - November 22, 2021

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 282580

OMAHA, NE

Past

November 7, 2019 - April 15, 2020

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 137658

OMAHA, NE

Past

October 10, 2008 - July 3, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

RIA

CRD#: 2881

OMAHA, NE

Past

February 1, 2008 - July 3, 2014

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

CRD#: 2881

OMAHA, NE

Primary Firm SEC Registration

This SEC-registered firm can serve clients nationwide. Some states may require the firm to submit a notice filing if the firm has more than 5 clients or a physical office there. You can view these state-level filings under the section titled "State Registrations and Notice Filings".

SMART WEALTH, LLC

RETIRE SMART | SMART WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 315496 / SEC#: 801-122372

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Arizona
(2/16/2023)

IAR

Colorado
(7/18/2023)

IAR

Florida
(3/14/2023)

IAR

Indiana
(8/4/2024)

IAR

Iowa
(2/15/2023)

IAR

Kentucky
(8/4/2024)

IAR

Maryland
(8/4/2024)

IAR

Nebraska
(10/21/2021)

IAR

Nevada
(8/5/2024)

IAR

Ohio
(8/5/2024)

IAR

South Carolina
(11/1/2023)

IAR

Texas
(2/15/2023)

IAR

Virginia
(8/4/2024)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 10/7/2008

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 3/14/2008

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/31/2008

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Current Firm

SMART WEALTH, LLC

RETIRE SMART | SMART WEALTH, LLC

CRD#: 315496 / SEC#: 801-122372

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (9/23/2021 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

13815 Fnb Parkway, Suite 400, Omaha, NE 68154

Mailing Address

Phone number

(402) 369-7777

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SMART WEALTH 2A (9/10/2025)

Regulatory assets under management

Total Number of Accounts	3,291
AUM (Assets Under Management)	$ 448,397,840

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Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

Click below to view Michael Lee Schudel's CRS (Customer Relationship Summary).

Certified licenses

Experience

AE WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, LLC

Primary Firm SEC Registration

SMART WEALTH, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 10/7/2008

Series 63

Date: 3/14/2008

Series 6

Date: 1/31/2008

Current Firm

SMART WEALTH, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (16 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Regulatory assets under management

Red Flags

Company Information

SMART WEALTH, LLC

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